Lesson 3

to predict something in advance

The weather forecasters prognosticated heavy rainfall for the weekend.

to make something explode

The technician detonated the device in a controlled environment.

to attract someone by being irresistibly appealing

The enchanting melody of the music captivated everyone in the room.

to kill large groups of people

The deadly virus threatened to decimate the population if not controlled.

to fully satisfy a desire or need, such as food or pleasure, often beyond capacity

The elaborate feast was designed to satiate even the most ravenous appetites.

to do something that stops someone's anger or dissatisfaction, usually by being friendly or giving them what they want

She conciliated the upset customer by offering a full refund.

to press one's lips against someone's lips or body to show affection or sexual desire

to erupt or burst forth with sudden and intense energy

The fireworks fulminated in the night sky, filling the air with bursts of color and light.

to increase in size or width

The pupils of the eyes dilate in low light conditions.

to officially enroll or register as a student at a school, college, or university

She plans to matriculate at Harvard University in the fall.

to start a new course of action

The company decided to initiate a new marketing campaign to promote their latest product.

to cut something short in length or duration

to gradually disappear or spread out

The morning mist began to dissipate as the sun rose higher in the sky.

to make something known publicly, especially an idea, belief, or policy

She promulgated her views on education reform in a televised interview.

to cause fewer people live in an area

to surgically remove a body part, such as a limb or organ, often due to injury, disease, or medical necessity

The surgeon had to amputate the patient's leg to prevent the spread of the infection.

to join organizations, states, etc. together in form of an alliance or federation

to collect an increasing amount of something over time

Over the years, he has accumulated a vast collection of rare stamps from all over the world.

to eliminate a requirement or complication by providing a solution

The new software obviates the need for manual data entry.